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2018 Hyundai Sonata recalls
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata, filed between August 6, 2021 and August 6, 2021. Each one is below with what is wrong and the free fix.
| Campaign | Filed | Part |
|---|---|---|
| 21V619000 | August 6, 2021 | Latches/locks/linkages: latch |
Latches/locks/linkages: latch (21V619000)
Filed August 6, 2021
What is wrong. Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Sonata, 2016-2018 Sonata Hybrid, 2018-2020 Accent, and 2016-2017 Azera vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."
What could happen. A person inside the trunk compartment may become trapped, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix. Dealers will replace the trunk latch base, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2021. Owners may contact Hyundai customer service at 1-855-371-9460. Hyundai's number for this recall is 208.
Check that your car is on the list
Most campaigns cover only cars built in a certain date range or at a certain plant, so a 2018 Hyundai Sonata may or may not be included. The VIN is the only sure test. It is 17 characters, on the dashboard by the windshield and on the driver door jamb sticker. Look up your VIN.
How to confirm the repair is free
- Call any authorized Hyundai dealer service desk and give them the VIN and the campaign number from the list above.
- Ask them to confirm the campaign is open for your car. If it is, the parts and labor are covered.
- If the dealer says the part is not in stock, ask for a written note with the date, and ask about a loaner if the notice says not to drive the car.
- Keep the repair order. It shows the campaign number and proves the work was done.
If you already paid for a repair that a recall later covered, Hyundai may owe you a refund. Ask the dealer or Hyundai customer service about reimbursement, and keep your receipts.
Other model years of the Sonata
- 2024 (1)
- 2023 (2)
- 2022 (3)
- 2021 (4)
- 2020 (4)
- 2017 (3)
- 2016 (6)
- 2015 (9)
- 2014 (7)
- 2013 (9)
- 2012 (8)
- 2011 (14)
- 2010 (2)
- All years
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2018 Hyundai Sonata recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Hyundai Sonata have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata. A campaign can cover only some cars of that model year, so check your VIN to see whether yours is included.
Is a recall repair on a 2018 Hyundai Sonata free?
Yes. A safety recall repair is free at an authorized Hyundai dealer, whatever the age or mileage of the car and no matter who owns it now.
How do I know if my 2018 Hyundai Sonata was already fixed?
Enter the VIN on our recall page. If a campaign is still open, it shows as open. You can also ask a dealer to run the VIN, or look at the service history paperwork for the campaign number.
Source: NHTSA recalls API, checked 2026-10-28. Text is NHTSA's wording of each campaign. New campaigns are added over time. Not a repair shop, estimates only.